Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Johannesburg seeks a Manager in the Procurement Excellence team to lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement optimization. You will coordinate with finance, operations and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions and ensure contract lifecycle management with a focus on cost reduction and process improvements.

You will also develop strategic supplier relationships, oversee tender processes, and mentor team members while upholding PwC's

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent (Desirable).
• Enrolled for or completed procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with sourcing systems, particularly SAP Ariba or Coupa.
• Strong commercial knowledge of market commodities and services.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Managing sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding.
• Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities.
• Leading tender processes including pre-tender clarification meetings, commercial adjudication, and post-tender negotiations.
• Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories.
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions.
• Monitoring supplier performance and managing contract lifecycle including variations, escalations, and renewals.
• Implementing process improvements and driving procurement transformation initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and producing performance reports for management.
• Supporting business development by identifying cost reduction opportunities and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Analyse interconnections of system, &"

Ownership of projects (planning,Budget

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring others

Conflict resolution with stakeholders

Uphold professional standards

Leadership and motivation

Education

Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent

Procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) advantageous

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

PwC in Johannesburg seeks a Manager in the Procurement Excellence team to lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement optimization. You will coordinate with finance, operations and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions and ensure contract lifecycle management with a focus on cost reduction and process improvements.

You will also develop strategic supplier relationships, oversee tender processes, and mentor team members while upholding PwC's